Test Overview
ELISA
PM/Scl-100 antibodies are found in patients with homogenous overlap connective tissue disease characterized by Raynaud’s phenomenon, scleroderma, myositis, arthritis and pulmonary restriction. The presence of PM-Scl autoantibodies is a good prognostic sign unlike the poor prognosis seen with other myositis and systemic sclerosis-specific antibodies.
Negative
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
3 - 5 days
- Polymyositis Associated Antibody
- PM-1 Antibody
- Anti-PM/Scl Ab
Specimen Requirements
Collect specimen in an SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate within one hour of collection.
Collect specimen in an SST or red top tube. Spin and aliquot within one hour or collection. Send to Specimen Processing refrigerated
Specimen must be spun, aliquotted and refrigerated within one hour of collection.
Additional Information
Test sent to Labcorp Dublin; performed by Esoterix Endocrinology